Sorry Synonyms

64 sorry synonyms include sad, unhappy, sorrowful, distressed, upset, depressed, downcast, miserable, downhearted, and disheartened. Sorry is an adjective, and its antonyms are glad and unsympathetic. Here are some additional synonyms for "sorry" with example sentences.

Another word for Sorry

64 other ways to say sorry.

1. sad

  • upset  
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  • unhappy
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  • understanding  
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  • sympathetic  
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  • sorrowful  
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  • sad
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  • pitying  
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  • moved  
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  • miserable
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  • inconsolable  
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  • heartbroken  
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  • grief-stricken  
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  • full of pity  
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  • empathetic  
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  • downhearted  
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  • downcast  
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  • down
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  • distressed  
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  • disheartened  
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  • disconsolate  
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  • despondent  
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  • despairing  
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  • depressed  
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  • dejected  
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  • consoling  
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  • concerned  
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  • compassionate  
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  • commiserative  
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  • caring  
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  • broken-hearted  
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2. regretful

  • sheepish  
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  • shamefaced  
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  • self-reproachful  
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  • rueful  
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  • repentant  
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  • remorseful  
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  • regretful  
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  • penitent  
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  • in sackcloth and ashes  
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  • guilty
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  • guilt-ridden  
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  • contrite  
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  • conscience-stricken  
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  • compunctious  
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  • bad
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  • ashamed
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  • apologetic  
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  • afraid
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  • abject
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3. pitiful

  • wretched  
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  • unlucky  
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  • unhappy
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  • unfortunate
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  • shameful  
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  • regrettable  
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  • pitiful  
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  • pitiable  
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  • mortifying  
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  • heart-rending  
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  • distressing  
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  • distressful  
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  • disastrous  
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  • calamitous  
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  • awful
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Use sorry in a Sentence

He felt sorry for her.

I’m really sorry for that.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

She looked genuinely sorry for apologizing.